A series of P=S-containing dendrimers (starburst macromolecules) were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). This technique is a unique tool for the identification of specific groups from these starbursts such as P=S, aromatic rings, C–O, and C=O. Surface elemental and chemical composition is found to be generally in agreement with the expected stoichiometric formula.
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